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Oatway plays down Jackson deal

Albion coach Charlie Oatway has cast doubt over the chances of Norwich striker Simeon Jackson being signed before today's 5pm loan deadline.

Oatway has admitted Jackson is a target but has warned it will be difficult to persuade the Canaries, still looking over their shoulders in the Premier League, to let him go.

Oatway, standing in for manager Gus Poyet at this morning's pre-match press conference at The Amex, told The Argus: "If we can get him that would be fantastic.

"But you have got to bear in mind that it's difficult to get these players away from their clubs when their clubs are thinking 'Can we afford to let him go', because they have got to worry about themselves.

"You've just got to hope. He is one of the names we would certainly look at. If we get him or not, well that's a different matter."

A Norwich source revealed to The Argus yesterday that a deal for Canadian international Jackson was "very likely".

Oatway said: "I think that is being a bit too optimistic but I am not involved in the dealings in this case. There are people who will know a bit more about how far we are down the line with that but I think that is going to be a very tough one.

"I hope that (very likely to happen) has come from the manager and chairman at Norwich but I can't see it. We'll have to wait and see but I think that one will be a really tough nut to crack."

No excuses guys you need to get a loan striker in before deadline. If it is Jackson that would be ideal but we can't have our run in put in doubt if Ulloa gets injured and we have no cover. I appreciate its not easy but it can't be that tricky also.

No excuses guys you need to get a loan striker in before deadline. If it is Jackson that would be ideal but we can't have our run in put in doubt if Ulloa gets injured and we have no cover. I appreciate its not easy but it can't be that tricky also.duncan 74

duncan 74 wrote:
No excuses guys you need to get a loan striker in before deadline. If it is Jackson that would be ideal but we can't have our run in put in doubt if Ulloa gets injured and we have no cover. I appreciate its not easy but it can't be that tricky also.

Good Post Duncan 74 with a couple of pertinent comments.
Finges crossed that we sign someone.

[quote][p][bold]duncan 74[/bold] wrote:
No excuses guys you need to get a loan striker in before deadline. If it is Jackson that would be ideal but we can't have our run in put in doubt if Ulloa gets injured and we have no cover. I appreciate its not easy but it can't be that tricky also.[/p][/quote]Good Post Duncan 74 with a couple of pertinent comments.
Finges crossed that we sign someone.ballantrrae

Tend to agree that Oatway is playing it cool---and yes he would have no dealings, being the grease monkey---but time is running out fast and if Gus is to keep to his word that 'we will get a striker before the deadline closes' then only a few hours left.

Tend to agree that Oatway is playing it cool---and yes he would have no dealings, being the grease monkey---but time is running out fast and if Gus is to keep to his word that 'we will get a striker before the deadline closes' then only a few hours left.mikeygit

mikeygit wrote:
Tend to agree that Oatway is playing it cool---and yes he would have no dealings, being the grease monkey---but time is running out fast and if Gus is to keep to his word that 'we will get a striker before the deadline closes' then only a few hours left.

Why do you call him a grease monkey, when he's an integral part of a successful coaching set up?

[quote][p][bold]mikeygit[/bold] wrote:
Tend to agree that Oatway is playing it cool---and yes he would have no dealings, being the grease monkey---but time is running out fast and if Gus is to keep to his word that 'we will get a striker before the deadline closes' then only a few hours left.[/p][/quote]Why do you call him a grease monkey, when he's an integral part of a successful coaching set up?dave from bexill

Either this is caution personified, theres someone else waiting in the wings with wraps on or im afraid weve lost out. My money is on someone at the last minute being unveiled. Heres hoping.U.T.U.

Either this is caution personified, theres someone else waiting in the wings with wraps on or im afraid weve lost out. My money is on someone at the last minute being unveiled. Heres hoping.U.T.U.Albion23

Note that Gus has made it clear that he wants to get "the right person" (ie, someone of the standard and style that he would expect of a player that could expect to fight for a starting place). If he can't get that, he has cover in Barker and Agdestein, so there's no point getting in someone who's no better than them.

Note that Gus has made it clear that he wants to get "the right person" (ie, someone of the standard and style that he would expect of a player that could expect to fight for a starting place). If he can't get that, he has cover in Barker and Agdestein, so there's no point getting in someone who's no better than them.smegbuster

Any idea why Charlie should be talking to the press and not Gus? He, GP, is either busy tying up the deal for a striker or is keeping his head down to avoid having to comment about his being linked with the Reading job.

Any idea why Charlie should be talking to the press and not Gus? He, GP, is either busy tying up the deal for a striker or is keeping his head down to avoid having to comment about his being linked with the Reading job.Seagulls Over Surrey (SOS)

This could mean that we have someone else already.
Can´t see Gus being able to be away for so long otherwise
He didn´t really say a lot did he?
Doesn´t want to steal Gus s thunder when he makes the big 5 o´clock announcement perhaps
Heres hoping Guys
UTA.................
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.hannover seagull

mikeygit wrote: Tend to agree that Oatway is playing it cool---and yes he would have no dealings, being the grease monkey---but time is running out fast and if Gus is to keep to his word that 'we will get a striker before the deadline closes' then only a few hours left.

Why do you call him a grease monkey, when he's an integral part of a successful coaching set up?

Exactly Dave, a little more respect for Charlie please gents.

[quote][p][bold]dave from bexill[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mikeygit[/bold] wrote: Tend to agree that Oatway is playing it cool---and yes he would have no dealings, being the grease monkey---but time is running out fast and if Gus is to keep to his word that 'we will get a striker before the deadline closes' then only a few hours left.[/p][/quote]Why do you call him a grease monkey, when he's an integral part of a successful coaching set up?[/p][/quote]Exactly Dave, a little more respect for Charlie please gents.Bish May Turn

We`ve all been here before with Gus,he will have "Someone"! ,and chances are,whether it`s Simeon Jackson,or a nother i`m sure it will make us all smile that little bit wider at 5-00pm, he may,fingers firmly crossed,have two to unveil!. UTA

We`ve all been here before with Gus,he will have "Someone"! ,and chances are,whether it`s Simeon Jackson,or a nother i`m sure it will make us all smile that little bit wider at 5-00pm, he may,fingers firmly crossed,have two to unveil!. UTAtug509

There have been very few occasions when I have got anything from the two week international breaks, to me they are unsually no more than two weeks of waiting for Brighton to play again, fill that void that is saturday.

This particular break couldn't have come at a better time for Brighton, time for some knocks to heal, time for Vicente to improve his fitness and time for Ulloa to kick his heels back and rest up.

The saga that never really was, Poyet to Reading, is over and done with and will probabaly give the players a boost, even if it did raise the collective blood presures for a while. The search for a back up striker for Ulloa seems to be sorted, the fear of inury to Ulloa is slightly less that it was. Just to top it all off Bridcutt got in a full international game and by most reports did himself, and Brighton, proud.

The two week break is rapidly coming to a close and all the focus is now on the Forest match, one which we really want to win to maintain our climb to the top. Some of our recent results have made the Forest match bigger than it should be but I think that will work in our favor. When Brighton have their backs to the wall the often deliver, away to Cardiff, sadly when all things point to a Brighton win, away to Bristol, we don't always do the same.

Every game is a cup final now, no room for slip ups and no room for complacency. If we can take to the field with the same desire to win that we displayed against Palace then Forest are in trouble and that is exactly what I think will happen. A six pointer match that has come at the right time, let's go and get them.

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There have been very few occasions when I have got anything from the two week international breaks, to me they are unsually no more than two weeks of waiting for Brighton to play again, fill that void that is saturday.
This particular break couldn't have come at a better time for Brighton, time for some knocks to heal, time for Vicente to improve his fitness and time for Ulloa to kick his heels back and rest up.
The saga that never really was, Poyet to Reading, is over and done with and will probabaly give the players a boost, even if it did raise the collective blood presures for a while. The search for a back up striker for Ulloa seems to be sorted, the fear of inury to Ulloa is slightly less that it was. Just to top it all off Bridcutt got in a full international game and by most reports did himself, and Brighton, proud.
The two week break is rapidly coming to a close and all the focus is now on the Forest match, one which we really want to win to maintain our climb to the top. Some of our recent results have made the Forest match bigger than it should be but I think that will work in our favor. When Brighton have their backs to the wall the often deliver, away to Cardiff, sadly when all things point to a Brighton win, away to Bristol, we don't always do the same.
Every game is a cup final now, no room for slip ups and no room for complacency. If we can take to the field with the same desire to win that we displayed against Palace then Forest are in trouble and that is exactly what I think will happen. A six pointer match that has come at the right time, let's go and get them.
,VegasSeagull

Hannover as I see it, and as Gus has said, the use of Vicente has to be managed but with every game a cup game how Gus picks where and when to use his talents, I really have no idea.

The form that David has shown in recent matches somwhat reduces our dependency on Vicente, so that must help.

Hannover as I see it, and as Gus has said, the use of Vicente has to be managed but with every game a cup game how Gus picks where and when to use his talents, I really have no idea.
The form that David has shown in recent matches somwhat reduces our dependency on Vicente, so that must help.VegasSeagull

championshipgull wrote:
From Andy Naylor on twitter Chris Hughton has just confirmed at his press conference no-one will be leaving Carrow Road today, Simeon Jackson included.

Not a problem so long as we have a plan B or even C.

[quote][p][bold]championshipgull[/bold] wrote:
From Andy Naylor on twitter Chris Hughton has just confirmed at his press conference no-one will be leaving Carrow Road today, Simeon Jackson included.[/p][/quote]Not a problem so long as we have a plan B or even C.VegasSeagull

Gee Jay wrote:
It's called 'Managing our Expectations'
Great if we get him though, and the relationship between Albion and Norwich City must be quite good after the dealings of the last couple of years.

You jest ,one back with us (SADLY) and E B hardly playing dont think so

[quote][p][bold]Gee Jay[/bold] wrote:
It's called 'Managing our Expectations'
Great if we get him though, and the relationship between Albion and Norwich City must be quite good after the dealings of the last couple of years.[/p][/quote]You jest ,one back with us (SADLY) and E B hardly playing dont think sotinker111